Traffic congestion had spread to various parts of the city, Mirpur and Uttara experienced comparatively less disruption
The rally is scheduled to formally begin at 2:00pm
BNP's rally started in front of the party's Nayapaltan headquarters around 2:30pm today
BNP yesterday called for calm and unity and ensuring the safety of all irrespective of religion, race and identity as well as immediate election.
She hoped for the situation to normalise soon
Acting chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to address the rally virtually as the chief guest
Following the fall of the Awami League government, BNP will hold a rally in front of its Nayapaltan central office in Dhaka tomorrow (Wednesday)
As BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and a host of other opposition political parties enforce a nationwide three-day rail, road, and waterways blockade from today, the ruling Awami League, police and pro-government transport leaders have devised their own plans to counter it.
The way the events unfolded on Saturday has given the Awami League rank and file a confidence boost, claim leaders of the ruling party.
Police intensified search operations at the three entry points of Dhaka – Aminbazar, Ashulia and Birulia – this morning ahead of today's rallies of Awami League and BNP in the capital
BNP leaders and activists started gathering in front of the party's Nayapaltan headquarters since 7:30am today to join its grand rally to press home their one-point demand
Police detained around 200 BNP activists following a raid at a building in Dhaka's Kakrail area early today
Tension is running high as archrivals BNP and Awami League are all set to show their strength within two kilometres of each other in Dhaka today.
Although it happens to be a prevailing practice, this culture of 'counter-programme' only indicates moral insecurity.
BNP leaders and activists have been arriving at the party's Nayapaltan headquarters since morning to take part in the grand rally set to start at 2:00pm
